Annie Gage sent this along, hospitably: “Helped me get "unstuck" and on track in my creative ambitions” -Past Artist’s Way StudentFebruary 8–April 26Mondays, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.$250.00Classes held in Fremont.Students are required to purchase their own copy of the book The Artist’s WayKate Gavigan worked in social services as a trainer for over 10 years when... Continue Reading →
And the new national ambassador for young people’s literature is…
Katherine Paterson!The BRIDGE TO TERABITHA author will be very blinged out with her Ambassador's medal and Newbery Medals, won't she? Read all about it on NYT.com.
South Sound gathering on Jan. 5
SCBWI WWA's South Sound Network is kicking off with the New Year! Gatherings are expected to be held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble in West Olympia (1530 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia, 98502). The first one will be tomorrow -- Tuesday, Jan. 5. If you'd... Continue Reading →
Oooh! Read all about Jim Whiting
The Seattle Times picked up a Kitsap Sun piece about Jim and his 109--109!--books.My favorite quote:"I like to say I'm a walking advertisement for a liberal arts education. I have so many interests that I always have these 'Aha!' moments where I get excited about whatever it is I'm writing about."Whiting's work also makes him... Continue Reading →
Assorted bits of good news
Joni Sensel's THE FARWALKER'S QUEST is a finalist in the middle grade fantasy category of the Cybils award (right between Laini Taylor and Neil Gaiman--what a talent sandwich).Our former member Joan Holub has an easy reader on the list: SHAMPOODLE.Justina Chen is on the list in the YA category for the oft-starred NORTH OF BEAUTIFUL.Our... Continue Reading →
54 tips from writers on writing
Here's a nice bit to start your new year from Maya Angelou:“What I try to do is write. I may write for two weeks ‘the cat sat on the mat, that is that, not a rat.’ And it might be just the most boring and awful stuff. But I try. When I’m writing, I write.... Continue Reading →
Farewell, Mr. Ambassador!
Today is Jon Sciezska's last day as the Ambassador of Children's Literature.Betsy Bird at Fuse# 8 on School Library Journal has a fitting video tribute.She and I share a favorite:But really, you should watch them all. Stay tuned for news on his replacement tomorrow.
Perspective on assessing agents
I found this on the Literary Rambles blog--it's a long post full of good advice on finding a good agent match. Here's the conclusion: Focus on legitimacy. Focus on sales and clients. Take all the time you might spend assessing details and create a really rockin' list of questions to ask an agent if they... Continue Reading →
Some brisk advice from Colleen Lindsay
Colleen Lindsay, who has been blogging at The Swivet, is changing directions with her blog. Her rationale contains good advice for writers:If you really want to read a blog only about agenting and getting published, this is not the place for you. Go visit Nathan Bransford and Rachelle Gardner and Jessica Faust; in my opinion,... Continue Reading →
Enter the Highlights fiction contest
The Highlights 2010 fiction contest is now open (entries have to be in between Jan. 1 and Jan. 31). The prize is $1,000 or tuition for the Highlights Foundation Writers Workshop at Chautauqua. Read on!HIGHLIGHTS 2010 FICTION CONTESTCATEGORY: Fiction based on a true story from your family.PRIZES: Three prizes of $1,000 or tuition for the... Continue Reading →